Important News for Bruce Springsteen & Taylor Swift Fans

Dear Neighbors,

This week, the bipartisan TICKET Act that improves transparency and fairness in the event ticket marketplace passed the House. The bill requires all-in price disclosure for event tickets, bans speculative tickets, and requires refunds for canceled or postponed events. It also prohibits deceptively named ticketing websites so that consumers will know they are purchasing a ticket from a reputable website.

As the Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, I’ve been a strong supporter of eliminating junk fees, especially in the live event industry. Consumers should be able to enjoy live music without fear of hidden fees that can unexpectedly break the bank, and this bill delivers the relief Americans deserve from the junk fees that dominate this industry Read more here

Transformative Improvements Coming to Middlesex College

Middlesex County announced plans this week to build three new buildings on the Middlesex College campus, including a new magnet school, a new college student center, and a new multipurpose community venue. This innovative new plan will help meet the challenges students in the classroom face today and bolster Middlesex County’s reputation as an institute for learning and destination for cultural and sporting events.

Higher education is an investment in our country’s future and economic strength. I’m glad to see federal funding from the American Rescue Plan is a critical part of Middlesex College’s transformation into an educational beacon for tomorrow’s workforce.

Groundbreaking For Veterans Memorial Youth League Complex

I attended the official groundbreaking of the Perth Amboy Veterans Youth League Complex this week. I secured $1.5 million for the project in a federal spending bill in 2022. The funding will help complete important park upgrades, including drainage improvements and the construction of multipurpose fields to cater to youth and adult sports leagues in the city. Thanks to state and federal investments, Perth Amboy will have a fantastic sports complex with state-of-the-art fields that will greatly expand and improve recreation for students and residents.

Next Week: Constituent Services Day in Neptune

Staff from my office will be available at Constituent Services Day at the Senior Center in Neptune next Wednesday, May 22 from 2 – 7 PM. The event also includes representatives from state and county offices, including the Monmouth County Office on Aging, Disability, and Veterans Affairs.

Click here to visit my website or call my offices directly if you have questions or need help with a federal agency:

Middlesex County: 732-249-8892

Monmouth County: 732-571-1140

Sincerely,

Congressman Pallone